Posted by Sewlittletime on 2006-05-30 05:52:54
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1. My metal t-square. I looked high and low for one that wasn't wood, so I wouldn't leave splinters in fabric, or snag it on the rough edges. I use it to make sure my patterns are right on the grainline of my fabric.
AND I can use it for pattern-making. Lovely!
2. A huge roll of brown kraft paper. I don't even recall how many years ago I bought it, but it has lasted forever. I've drafted paper patterns from old worn-out clothes, Traced existing patterns to make enlargements/adjustments rather than dicing up my tissue patterns, and made my own patterns for various things.
3. My notebooks full of fashion pictures going back to the late 80's, and my cool reproduction vintage fashion catalogs. I love the inspiration they give me!
4. Acrylic paints. They have a myriad of uses from painting my little ceramic christmas village pieces, to revamping old picture frames to color-coordinate w/ the artwork that goes in them, to hiding the little water stain on my living room ceiling!
5. Decorative edge craft scissors. My latest use has been to cut my own mats for pictures/artwork from acid-free scrapbook papers. Much cheaper than mats, and the different designs make for a much prettier edge to frame the artwork.
